Senior Nurse

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; Moreton-in-Marsh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a clinical leader to manage teams and ensure quality patient care in Moreton-in-Marsh. The role involves workforce planning, supervision, and engaging in complex patient communications. As part of a dynamic team, you will enhance clinical practices and uphold high care standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical lead role.
• Ability to engage in difficult conversations and problem-solve effectively.
• Knowledge of performance monitoring and workforce management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver safe care, managing admission and discharge processes.
• Conduct workforce planning and monitor performance through supervision.
• Engage in audits and maintain quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical supervision

Problem-solving

Job description

Management and leadership

Be a visible clinical lead on shift and a point of contact for staff, patients and their families

Lead and deliver safe care, screening of admission and discharge processes.

Workforce planning, rotas, leave and absence management, performance monitoring through engaging staff with clinical supervision, 1:1s and appraisal processes.

Engage in audit processes and help to maintain and improve quality standards. Active involvement in developing new practices.

Reviewing of incidents and implementing learning

Act as deputy in absence of Ward Manager.

Leading the team in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. Be a role model and resource for junior staff.

Communicate with a wide range of patients, carers, relatives, staff and other professionals disseminating information appropriately and in a sensitive manner. Being able to engage in difficult conversations and be confident to problem solve if needed.

Liaise with MDT and wider community agents

Be involved in maintaining skills and knowledge of team members through training and development